If you’ve been wondering can you watch La Liga on Sling TV, CicloKick has the answer: no, not fully. As of the 2025-26 season, Sling TV does not carry the exclusive rights to stream all La Liga matches in the U.S. That privilege belongs to ESPN, especially through its streaming service ESPN+, which now holds the official U.S. broadcast rights for all 380 La Liga games.
Below, CicloKick will break down what you can and cannot do with Sling TV, what to use instead, what Celtics and Real Madrid fans need to know, plus tips to get every match.
ESPNSPN is the home of La Liga in the U.S.
ESPN secured an eight-year rights deal that runs through the 2028-29 season, giving exclusive U.S. rights in both English and Spanish to stream all La Liga Santander matches.
Here’s how La Liga viewing is structured:
- ESPN+ streams every single match live and on-demand in both languages.
- Linear ESPN channels and the Spanish-language ESPN Deportes sometimes simulcast selected matches.
So if you want to follow Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico, and every other side, ESPN+ is essential.
What about Sling TV and beIN Sports?
Historically, Sling TV customers could access beIN Sports, which had some of the La Liga rights. But that changed:
- La Liga bought back its U.S. media rights.
- As a result, beIN Sports no longer broadcasts La Liga games in the U.S. exclusively.
Sling TV still offers beIN Sports in certain packages or add-ons. But those channels no longer include live La Liga matches under U.S. rights. So even if you’re subscribed to Sling’s Sports Extra or beIN as part of a Latino or World Sports package, you’ll miss most or all La Liga content. bletv.com)
Sling TV: What you can and cannot watch for La Liga
Here’s a breakdown of what Sling TV customers should expect when it comes to watching La Liga:
| ✅ What you can do | ❌ What you cannot do |
| Watch related content like match highlights, studio shows, or international soccer(some beIN content) if Sling carries those channels. | Watch live La Liga matches (league fixtures) consistently, especially matches that are under the ESPN+ exclusive rights. |
| Potentially catch select simulcasts if they happen to air on channels Sling carries that also air some ESPN content. | Rely on Sling for full La Liga coverage—missed matches, unable to stream all fixtures. |
So while Sling remains useful for many sports, for full La Liga access, it’s no longer sufficient.
What are your alternatives if you want every match?
Since ESPN+ is the exclusive home for La Liga matches, here are your best bets:
- Subscribe to ESPN+ It’s the go-to for full coverage: all matches, both English & Spanish.
- Linear channels Sometimes ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN Deportes will air selected matches. Great if you have cable, satellite, or live TV streaming that includes them.
- Bundles Some streaming bundles include ESPN+ + other services (Hulu, Disney+, etc.). If you already have those, check whether ESPN+ can be added cost-effectively.
- Device applications ESPN+ is available on phones, smart TVs, streaming boxes (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), browser, etc. Make sure your setup supports watching live sports.
Why the shift happened: Rights, money, legacy
The reason Sling TV lost access to La Liga matches is the result of a big media rights deal:
- La Liga and ESPN agreed in 2021 on an eight-year, multi-billion dollar rights deal. ESPN will stream all La Liga Santander matches, plus selected La Liga SmartBank games until 2028-29.
- Before that, beIN Sports held the rights but began losing them as La Liga opted to concentrate the U.S. broadcast rights under one major partner. Sling’s previous inclusion of beIN was under the beIN rights, which are now separate.
These rights deals are expensive and complex, but they ensure match quality, reliable streaming, and centralized access for fans.
Tips if you’re a Sling user and La Liga fan
Even if Sling won’t give full La Liga access, there are ways to stay tuned and not miss out:
- Check if ESPN channels are included in your Sling package – maybe you have access to ESPN, ESPN Deportes, etc. If so, you might catch some live game airings.
- Get ESPN+ as an add-on – combine Sling for other sports/entertainment, but subscribe to ESPN+ separately just for La Liga.
- Watch highlights & replays – use digital platforms or apps for match summaries if you can’t catch them live.
- Stay updated on match schedules – ESPN posts the full La Liga schedule, so you’ll know when key games air on linear channels (if they do).
Conclusion
Can you watch La Liga on Sling TV? Today, CicloKick confirms: not fully. Sling may offer some related content, but the exclusive rights to live La Liga matches in the U.S. are held by ESPN / ESPN+. For fans serious about following every match—including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico fights—ESPN+ is essential.
If you want your next action step: sign up for ESPN+, check which ESPN channels you have access to, you won’t miss a moment of La Liga drama this season.
